Deterministic Motion Planning Engineer for AV Fallback

applied; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Health insurance

401k plan with employer match

Wellness stipends

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Motion Planning Engineer to design and implement safety-critical planning systems for autonomous vehicles. This role requires proficiency in motion planning algorithms and a data-driven approach to evaluation.

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, customer-focused team and play a key role in ensuring deterministic vehicle behavior under uncertainty. The position offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $151,000 - $240,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in motion planning for autonomous vehicles or robotics.
• Strong foundation in robotic motion planning algorithms and trajectory generation.
• Experience building deterministic, safety-critical planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement classical or ML motion planners.
• Build planners that operate reliably under degraded conditions.
• Use large-scale simulation and real-world data to evaluate planner behavior.

Skills

Motion planning algorithms

Trajectory generation

C++ proficiency

Systems thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

5+ years of experience in motion planning

Job description

Applied Intuition in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Motion Planning Engineer to design and implement safety-critical planning systems for autonomous vehicles. This role requires proficiency in motion planning algorithms and a data-driven approach to evaluation.

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, customer-focused team and play a key role in ensuring deterministic vehicle behavior under uncertainty. The position offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $151,000 - $240,000 annually.